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Visit Instanbul's Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
Mosque of Sultan Ahmet (known as the Blue Mosque),A triumph of harmony, proportion and elegance, six minarets and the courtyard is the biggest of all of the Ottoman mosques. The interior similarly grand: the blue tiles that give the building its unofficial name number in the tens of thousands, there are 260 windows and the prayer space is huge.
The Blue Mosque was founded by Sultan Ahmet I. He ordered Architect Mehmed AgaBlue Mosque from air to begin constuction in 1609 and the whole complex was completed in 1616. The location of the mosque is just opposite of the splendid Church of Hagia Sophia as it is trying to compete with it. That is actually true because Architect Mehmed wanted to construct a bigger dome then Hagia Sophia's but he could not succeed. Instead, he made the mosque splendid by the perfect proportion of domes and semidomes as well as the splendid minarets. There is an interesting story of the mosque; according to it, Sultan Ahmet I wanted to have a minaret made of gold which is "altin" in Turkish. The architect misunderstood him as "alti" which means "six" in English. However, when the architect was shivering as "am I going to be beheaded?", the Sultan Ahmed I liked the minarets so much. Prior to that time, no sultan had a mosque with 6 minarets.
Kapalı Çarşı (Grand Bazaar) has been a shopper's Mecca since just after the mid-15th century, when the smallish warehouse was turned into a teeming bazaar by a constant stream of traders, selling everything from carpets to cummin. These days it's the most fantastic, monstrous, labyrinthine and totally manic shopping bazaar you could hope to experience.
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) is one of the the largest covered markets in the world with its 4400 shops, 3000 firms, some 17 hans (separate inns for specific type of products), 64 streets,25.000 employees, 4 fountains, 2 mosques and 22 gates. It's a real heaven for shoppers and a good opportunity for people to discover the Turkish hospitality.
Spend your honeymoon in paradise
Mauritius will enchant you, will uplift your soul, making you feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys personal attention. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each smile lies the promise of a unique holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colours and tastes, the island, set in its turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together, offers an essential beauty that will compel to return to its shores time and time again. May your stay with us remain engraved in your memory forever.
General Info
MAURITIUSMauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
11th floor,Air Mauritius Centre,
5, President John Kennedy Street
-Port-Louis
Tél.:(+230)210 1545 -Fax : (+230)212 5142
GERMANYMauritius Informationsbüro C/O Hering Schuppener
Corporate &Public Relations Beratung GmbH, Grüneburgweg 64
D-60322 Frankfurt /Main
Tél.:(+49 700)628 748 487
-Fax :(+49 69)92 18 74 31
ITALYMauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Italy
C/O Aigo Piazza Caiazzo,3
20124 Milano - Italy
Tél.:(+39 02)670 747 03
-Fax :(+39 02)66 92 648
SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIAMauritius Tourism Information Service
C/O PRW Public Relations +Werbe Ag
Kirchenweg 5 -8032 Zurich
Tél.:(+41 1)388 41 18
-Fax :(+41 1)388 41 03
INDIAMauritius Tourism Information Service
C/O TRAC Representation Pvt.Ltd.
-A-61,6th Floor,
Himalaya House -K.G.Marg,New Delhi 110 001
Tél.:(+91 11)2 335 2550 /331 9804
Fax :(+91 11)2 335 0270
SOUTH AFRICAMauritius Tourism Information Service C/O The Inside Edge
Suite 2A 1st Floor,Glenashley Views 36 Newport Avenue,Glenashley -Durban 4001
Tél.:(+27 31)562 13 20
-Fax :(+27 31)562 13 83
UNITED KINGDOMMauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
32 Elvaston Place
London SW7 5NW
Tél.:(+44 207) 584 36 66
-Fax :(+44 0207) 225 11 35
FRANCEOffice du Tourisme de l ’île Maurice
124,boulevard Haussmann
-75008 Paris
Tél.:(+33 1)44 69 34 50
-Fax :(+33 1)44 69 34 51
Source for General info : http://www.mauritius.net/
MAURITIUSMauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
11th floor,Air Mauritius Centre,
5, President John Kennedy Street
-Port-Louis
Tél.:(+230)210 1545 -Fax : (+230)212 5142
GERMANYMauritius Informationsbüro C/O Hering Schuppener
Corporate &Public Relations Beratung GmbH, Grüneburgweg 64
D-60322 Frankfurt /Main
Tél.:(+49 700)628 748 487
-Fax :(+49 69)92 18 74 31
ITALYMauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Italy
C/O Aigo Piazza Caiazzo,3
20124 Milano - Italy
Tél.:(+39 02)670 747 03
-Fax :(+39 02)66 92 648
SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIAMauritius Tourism Information Service
C/O PRW Public Relations +Werbe Ag
Kirchenweg 5 -8032 Zurich
Tél.:(+41 1)388 41 18
-Fax :(+41 1)388 41 03
INDIAMauritius Tourism Information Service
C/O TRAC Representation Pvt.Ltd.
-A-61,6th Floor,
Himalaya House -K.G.Marg,New Delhi 110 001
Tél.:(+91 11)2 335 2550 /331 9804
Fax :(+91 11)2 335 0270
SOUTH AFRICAMauritius Tourism Information Service C/O The Inside Edge
Suite 2A 1st Floor,Glenashley Views 36 Newport Avenue,Glenashley -Durban 4001
Tél.:(+27 31)562 13 20
-Fax :(+27 31)562 13 83
UNITED KINGDOMMauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
32 Elvaston Place
London SW7 5NW
Tél.:(+44 207) 584 36 66
-Fax :(+44 0207) 225 11 35
FRANCEOffice du Tourisme de l ’île Maurice
124,boulevard Haussmann
-75008 Paris
Tél.:(+33 1)44 69 34 50
-Fax :(+33 1)44 69 34 51
Source for General info : http://www.mauritius.net/
Spectacular sunsets in island of Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island in the Cyclades group of the Greek islands. It is located between Ios and Anafi islands. It is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets from Oia town, the strange white aubergine (eggplant), the town of Thira and naturally its very own active volcano. There are naturally fantastic beaches such as the beach of Perissa, maybe the best beach in Santorini, the black pebble beach of Kamari, white beach and red beach.
Beaches
- Black Beach- see Kamari and Perissa
- Red Beach- it's worth taking the Red Beach/Akrotiri bus from Fira and then climbing over the very rocky trails to get here (though there are water taxis and various schooners that make their way here as well). Red Beach earns its name from the iron-rich sedimentary rocks in the cliff face towering above you, as well as the red sand. It's quite crowded; you can rent an umbrella and a pair of chaise lounges for € 8, though there is also some good free space nearby that gets packed by midday. The first few meters of the water near the shore are quite gravelly, so be prepared to step on some stones. Women are frequently topless. Many distant yachts can be seen from the beach -- it looks really romantic at sunset time. Great snorkeling - an abundance of sea life is present, as with Perissa. The tavernas built into the caves on Red Beach seem to have no electricity or running water, so if you eat or use the washrooms there, bring along hand sanitizer! Red Beach
- White Beach- available only from the sea; get there by boat from Red Beach or Akrotiri. There is no pier so the only way to get there is by getting of the boat and walking through water that starts at about you waist. It is very small with only a few beds.
- Vlichada- relatively uncrowded. An umbrella with 2 chaise longues cost € 10. (5€ (July, 2007) if you go to the left side of the beach).
- Amoudi- this is not really a beach with sand, but is a wonderfully secluded swimming area reachable from Oia. There is a road around the far side of Oia that leads down to a small parking lot. From there, you can reach the swimming area on foot past a few small restaurants. There is also a platform on a large rock that people can swim to and dive off.
- Perivolos- lighter sand than Perissa beach, and is very enjoyable when the North Wind is blowing. It has beach bars and restaurants that makes it feel like a "beach day club".
- Monolithos- quiet but well organized beach with all the comforts of the other beaches such as clubs, restaurants, and umbrellas.
- Baxedes- this is the main beach at the north side of the Island. Baxedes is a peaceful place with black sand, it is much more like how Santorini was like before tourists discovered the island. This is not the best beach when the north wind is blowing. It is easiest to get there by rented or private car or motorbike.
- Pori- this is an amazing beach on the east side of Santorini where the rocks have a very unique red color to them. This is an excellent beach for those who do not mind walking a bit to get there. No facilities, restaurants, or shopping is located here.
- Mesa pigadia- A beautiful rocky beach near the nature side of the island by the town Akrotiri. About 800 meters away from the Akrotiri main road there are restaurants on the beach itself. There are several ways to reach the beach which include driving, biking, or taking a small boat from Akrotiri. The price is about € 7 for the ride and another € 7 to rent an umbrella.
- Agios georgios- at the southern tip of the Santorini this beach has everything from water sports to beach bars. There are a few small taverns here and it is the perfect spot to have a quiet swim and avoid the massive crowds. You can reach this beach from Emporio and Perissa by rented or private car. Walking is also an option.
Rhodos - One of the most popular holiday islands in Greece
Rhodes (Rhodos or Rodos in Greek), lies between Crete and the near East in the Aegean ocean. Rhodes is the biggest of the Dodecanese islands. Named the sun island or island of light there are hardly any days when the sun doesn't shine. With its subtropical climate and over 3.000 hours of sun per year you can be guaranteed a good tan on your holiday. Rhodes is one of the most popular holiday islands in Greece - even Greeks themselves come to Rhodes for a holiday from the mainland.
Rhodes today offers the visitor a plethora of all year round leisure alternatives, covering all types of tourist activity. The natural beauty of the island, the monuments from her long and often turbulent history, a rodosmopolitan character, as well as the warm hospitality generously offered by the people of Rhodes, and an excellent tourist infrastructure boasting the most modern hotels, all captivate the visitor.
BEACHES- LINDOS, KOLYMBIA, IALYSSOS, AFANDOU, FALIRAKI, IXIA, KALATHOS, KALITHEA, PEFKOS, KIOTARI, STEGNA, PRASSONISI, LARDOS, VLYCHA BEACH, ELLI BEACH, LADIKO BAY, GENNADI, FANES, PRASONISI, KAMIROS SKALA
TOP HOTELS
1 - Doreta Beach Resort & Spa, Phone : +30 22410 82540, 82541 , Fax : +30 22410 82446, 24065
2 - PALM BAY HOTEL, Phone : +30 22440 48073, Fax : +30 22440 48072
3 - CAMELOT HOTEL Phone : +30 22410 26649, Fax : +30 22410 26549
4 - Sun Beach Resort Complex, Phone : +30 22410 93821-6, Fax : +30 22410 95688
5 - MOSCHOS HOTEL, Phone : +30 22410 24764, 36900, Fax : +30 22410 25983
RHODES TRAVEL AGENCY
Contact : Anastasiadis Anastasios
Address : Lindos
Zipcode : 85107
City : Rhodes
Phone : +30 22440 31333, 31353
Fax : +30 22440 31353
Welcome to the oldest town on the east side of the Adriatic
Pula is one of Istria's most authentic and complex cities. Unlike other Istrian destinations, Pula has a flourishing life apart from the tourist business. It's an important shipbuilding centre, an industry that dates back to the days when it was an important naval port under the Austro-Hungarian empire. Even the Romans liked Pula's position and made it their administrative headquarters. Visitors may want to make Pula their headquarters for their Istrian holiday.
Tourism
The natural beauty of Pula's surrounding countryside and turquoise water of the Adriatic have made the city an internationally popular summer vacation destination. The pearl nearby is Brijuni national park visited by numerous world leaders since it was the summer residence of Josip Broz Tito. Roman villas and temples still lie buried among farm fields and along the shoreline of the dozens of surrounding fishing and farming villages. The coastal waters offer beaches, fishing, wreck dives to ancient Roman galleys and World War I warships, cliff diving, and sailing to unspoiled coves and islands large and small.
Pula is the end point of the EuroVelo 9 cycle route that runs from Gdańsk on the Baltic Sea through Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and Croatia.
It is possible to track dinosaur footprints on the nearby sea shores; certain more important finds have been made at an undisclosed location near Bale.
In 2008 Pula Tourist Board with Parabureau design agency initiated the project of branding the City of Pula. The project won The Rebrand 100 Global Award.
Tours of Pula
Tomasinijeva 24
+385 52 21 52 99
Diving Club Pula
Coattova 26
+385 98 25 58 34
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